The View from the Ukrainian Side on the Subject of Ukraine.

[AvHdB]

I suspect this was too much greed, even for Ukraine.

https://www.Kievpost.com/technology/police-find-illegal-bitcoin-farm-ukrainian-state-institute.html

[Texan77]

The folks in Kiev really should rethink their anti Russian strategy.

Ukraine boosts reverse gas supplies from Europe by 240%

https://www.rt.com/business/398345-ukraine-reverse-gas-russia-europe/

This is just more RT news propaganda. There is a strategy to what Kiev is doing and it is not good for Russia other wise it would not be in RT news. Russia would not give the Ukraine a short contract and Kiev is paying extra now to be able to buy gas else where in future. Ukraine losses transit fee which in comparison small to Russia's loses of gas sales to Ukraine which is large.  Once the well is drilled it cost nothing to produce gas so the profit from the gas is very high.

[Tom Cat]

The folks in Kiev really should rethink their anti Russian strategy.

Ukraine boosts reverse gas supplies from Europe by 240%

https://www.rt.com/business/398345-ukraine-reverse-gas-russia-europe/

This is just more RT news propaganda. There is a strategy to what Kiev is doing and it is not good for Russia other wise it would not be in RT news. Russia would not give the Ukraine a short contract and Kiev is paying extra now to be able to buy gas else where in future. Ukraine losses transit fee which in comparison small to Russia's loses of gas sales to Ukraine which is large.  Once the well is drilled it cost nothing to produce gas so the profit from the gas is very high.

Texan, Russia really does not need the Ukrainian gas market, mainly because in order for Russia to make a profit they need to get paid.

[msmoby]

Texan, Russia really does not need the Ukrainian gas market, mainly because in order for Russia to make a profit they need to get paid.

That's patent nonsense

[Contrarian]

The folks in Kiev really should rethink their anti Russian strategy.

Ukraine boosts reverse gas supplies from Europe by 240%

https://www.rt.com/business/398345-ukraine-reverse-gas-russia-europe/

This is just more RT news propaganda. There is a strategy to what Kiev is doing and it is not good for Russia other wise it would not be in RT news. Russia would not give the Ukraine a short contract and Kiev is paying extra now to be able to buy gas else where in future. Ukraine losses transit fee which in comparison small to Russia's loses of gas sales to Ukraine which is large.  Once the well is drilled it cost nothing to produce gas so the profit from the gas is very high.

Texan, Russia really does not need the Ukrainian gas market, mainly because in order for Russia to make a profit they need to get paid.

Word. 

[Markje]

The folks in Kiev really should rethink their anti Russian strategy.

Ukraine boosts reverse gas supplies from Europe by 240%

https://www.rt.com/business/398345-ukraine-reverse-gas-russia-europe/

This is just more RT news propaganda. There is a strategy to what Kiev is doing and it is not good for Russia other wise it would not be in RT news. Russia would not give the Ukraine a short contract and Kiev is paying extra now to be able to buy gas else where in future. Ukraine losses transit fee which in comparison small to Russia's loses of gas sales to Ukraine which is large.  Once the well is drilled it cost nothing to produce gas so the profit from the gas is very high.

Texan, Russia really does not need the Ukrainian gas market, mainly because in order for Russia to make a profit they need to get paid.

Not only that, but Ukraine buys gas from Europe now, guess who Europe buys from 

[andrewfi]

Many people, including Ukrainians do not realise that Ukraine is now buying Russian gas at higher prices than ever Russia charged.

Ukraine is now buying, from Russia, Ukrainian coal that the Kiev regime refuses to buy from Donbass. And, of course, at a higher price.

In both cases Russia profits.

Ukraine is poor enough that it can not afford to support the stupidity of the Kiev and regime and the corrupt system it supports.

[Tom Cat]

Bad decisions: how to build the poorest country in Europe

https://voxukraine.org/longreads/poor-country/index_en.html

[Tom Cat]

Russia’s illegal Crimean Bridge construction will cost Ukraine (

https://www.Kievpost.com/ukraine-politics/russias-illegal-crimean-bridge-construction-will-cost-ukraine-video.html

[Texan77]

Many people, including Ukrainians do not realise that Ukraine is now buying Russian gas at higher prices than ever Russia charged.

Ukraine is now buying, from Russia, Ukrainian coal that the Kiev regime refuses to buy from Donbass. And, of course, at a higher price.

In both cases Russia profits.

Ukraine is poor enough that it can not afford to support the stupidity of the Kiev and regime and the corrupt system it supports.

The other side of the story. Russia can not use gas as a weapon against Ukraine any longer. Ukraine pays only about 1 per cent more than they would have to have this large degree of freedom.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timdaiss/2016/11/27/ukraine-celebration-one-year-without-russian-gas/#7c4d153762f4

Donbas become more isolated all the time. It population continues to decline. It birth/death ratio is the worse in anywhere Europe or the industrialized world. It mean population age continues to climb. My girl's mother stays in Donbas to care for her parents. When they die she will leave. This is so very common in that area. She has been hoping to sell her real estate but it does not look good.

As a state company in Donbas the coal mines will likely not receive the funds they need to be maintained. 5 years from now they will likely produce less coal and be more financially dependent on Russia.  Yes there is corruption in Ukraine but it is nothing compared to Donbas.

[AvHdB]

Earlier in the spring I understood in Kiev from some one origionaly who came from the Donbass that the 'war' was an outright attempt by one ogliarch to upsurp another. From one thing to the next Russia became embroiled but the initial battle was who controlled what assets in this region.

[Halo]

Earlier in the spring I understood in Kiev from some one origionaly who came from the Donbass that the 'war' was an outright attempt by one ogliarch to upsurp another. From one thing to the next Russia became embroiled but the initial battle was who controlled what assets in this region.

Yes, that is exactly correct.  It wasn't even between oligarchs.  It was some Western Ukrainian politicians who came and confiscated (i.e., stole) mines that had been stolen previously by Akhmetov.

[Tom Cat]

UKRAINE'S NEW TANK CAN TAKE ON RUSSIA'S BEST—BUT KIEV CAN'T AFFORD IT

http://www.newsweek.com/ukraines-new-tank-can-take-russias-best-kiev-cant-afford-it-665972

[Tom Cat]

This guy was appointed on September 22 and shot dead on the 28th


Ukrainian City Councilor Shot Dead After Interview On Corruption

https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-councilor-cherkasy-shot-dead-corruption-interview-binusov/28764298.html

[Tom Cat]

‘Cries from Neanderthal cave’: Czech Republic & Ukraine trade jibes over Crimea

https://www.rt.com/news/406521-neanderthal-czech-ukraine-crimea/

[Texan77]

‘Cries from Neanderthal cave’: Czech Republic & Ukraine trade jibes over Crimea

https://www.rt.com/news/406521-neanderthal-czech-ukraine-crimea/

Not either country official position, just two men arguing over a mute point. Russia is not ever planning to ever pay the Ukraine anything. So the real Neanderthal  is anybody who would waste time argue about this dead subject.

[Manny]

just two men arguing over a mute point.

Perhaps they are mime artists?

[Tom Cat]

Will be very difficult time for those living in Lugansk without any money available.

With the unrest taking place at the moment I wonder if Kiev will try an offensive attack to take control?

Ukraine Def. Ministry: All cash from Lugansk withdrawn to RussiaRead more on UNIAN:

 https://www.unian.info/m/war/2259256-ukraine-def-ministry-all-cash-from-Lugansk-withdrawn-to-russia.html

[Tom Cat]

There's been very little action over the past few months, but the calm might be ending.

Five Ukraine troops die in heavy fighting with Lugansk rebels

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42108007

[Tom Cat]

Open-source investigators identify two Russian regular officers fighting in Donbas

https://www.Kievpost.com/ukraine-politics/open-source-investigators-identify-two-russian-regular-officers-fighting-donbas.html

[Tom Cat]

Blogger says Ukraine retakes another village in Donbas, ATO HQ reports on "improving tactical positions"Read more on UNIAN:

 https://www.unian.info/m/war/2273644-blogger-says-ukraine-retakes-another-village-in-donbas-ato-hq-reports-on-improving-tactical-positions.html

[Tom Cat]

Escalation in Donbas: 30 attacks on Ukraine troops, 3 WIA's in last dayRead more on UNIAN:

 https://www.unian.info/m/war/2276106-escalation-in-donbas-30-attacks-on-ukraine-troops-3-wias-in-last-day.html

[dcguyusa]

Is this a "game changer"?   

http://www.newsweek.com/america-sends-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-how-will-putin-respond-905776

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missile-system-2018-4

Anyhow, another "win-win" situation for defense contractors.   

[AvHdB]

Is this a "game changer"?   

http://www.newsweek.com/america-sends-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-how-will-putin-respond-905776

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missile-system-2018-4

Anyhow, another "win-win" situation for defense contractors.   

No it is not a game changer.

Some 'journalists' do not understand the nature of this 'war'. I can only feel pity for those trapped and helpless in this war zone.

Yes there are some happy defense contractors.

[Steveboy]

Is this a "game changer"?   

http://www.newsweek.com/america-sends-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-how-will-putin-respond-905776

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-ukraine-javelin-anti-tank-missile-system-2018-4

Anyhow, another "win-win" situation for defense contractors.   

No it is not a game changer.

Some 'journalists' do not understand the nature of this 'war'. I can only feel pity for those trapped and helpless in this war zone.

Yes there are some happy defense contractors.

Yes but that war zone has its benefits , well it must have? As every Ukrainian women searching a foreign husband in the war zone has an old phone.. no food... no internet... and of course wait for it!! No Passport...